NEST Tickling Machine Contest!

[MaxSpeer]

This year, at NEST, we're having a contest. You build at home a tickling machine that we will try out at the Sunday party.

The rules are simple. Create a device that will tickle someone (any and as many body parts as possible) without you directly touching them. Size is not an issue (is it ever?). It can be something small enough to fit in your hand or large enough to have to be assembled onsite before operating. The more elaborate and fancy, the more our judges will smile with glee!

There will be special 1st 2nd and 3rd prizes (TBA).

Here's a chance to whip out those feathers, old turntables, drills, electric toothbrushes, fans and lots and lots of glue.

Let the games begin! :firedevil

[milagros317]

Great idea, it should be fun to watch, and fun for the volunteers, too. :D

[kered]

This should be interesting. I wonder how many Rube Goldbergs will show up.

[minerva]

Great idea, it should be fun to watch, and fun for the volunteers, too. :D

did anyone say volunteer?? :wavingguy

[venray]

Now that's what I like to see...new people jumping right in to lend a hand....er foot.... :rotate:


(now to get the tools out)


:rolleyes:

[minerva]

Now that's what I like to see...new people jumping right in to lend a hand....er foot.... :rotate:


(now to get the tools out)


:rolleyes:

:blush: :blush: :blush: :blush: :blush: :blush:

[Capnmad]

Huzzah! A superb idea! (http://www.ticklingforum.com/showthread.php?t=92858) LOL! :D

[Robace252]

Looks like I wont have to take that old sun-tan bed to the dump after all.
All I have ta do is exchange the bulbs with rotating feathers and brushes..
VIOLA!!!

Oh, and add a foot attachment....in a clear plexi-glass box!!!

WOO HOO!!!

Now where are my tools............ :couch:

Rob

[AnnieHall]

I'm not signing up to be the guinea pig for that craziness.

Good luck to the ones that do.

[AffectionateDan]

Looks like I wont have to take that old sun-tan bed to the dump after all.
All I have ta do is exchange the bulbs with rotating feathers and brushes..
VIOLA!!!

Oh, and add a foot attachment....in a clear plexi-glass box!!!

WOO HOO!!!

Now where are my tools............ :couch:

Rob
You do that, and you'll be set for life, a tickling community bazillionaire! :jester:

[venray]

I'm not signing up to be the guinea pig for that craziness.

Good luck to the ones that do.

Uh.....you're already on the top of the list..... :jester:

[JPie1]

I'm crazy enough! I have a sense of adventure in me.....Wonder Women overcome by tickling machine! News at 8

[He-Man]

Man, if only I were goin to NEST this year....I'd ALREADY built a tickling machine last summer (I'd mention what I made it from, but I wouldn't want people stealin my design for the contest. :D lol ), which actually worked. ....Although, it was pretty simple, and small...probably not as cool as what some others might come up with. lol

[Cnt-touch-this]

omw are people volunteering to try them out :eek:
argh i feel sorry for them :xpeepsofa
i thought ud being judging them on size or colour or something :bouncybou
oops
:o
lol he he

blondie xx

[Robace252]

You do that, and you'll be set for life, a tickling community bazillionaire!
Thanks Dan-O.

Oh by the way everyone....Patent Pending.

Now if I can just figure out how to fit it in my mid-sized car....Hmmmmm.

Riob

[TklDuo-Ann]

Thanks Dan-O.

Oh by the way everyone....Patent Pending.

Now if I can just figure out how to fit it in my mid-sized car....Hmmmmm.

Riob

Eh. Just stick it on a rack on top and carry it there like a surfboard. lol I'm really anxious to see what kinds of ideas folks come up with!

[alchemy]

I have ideas for such machines, but am reluctant to bring them (it would be interesting explaining that to baggage check at the airport. :disgust:

[GirlWhoLikes2Laugh]

That sounds like a great idea Max. I am sure it'll be a hit for probably everyone. It'll be fun!



:xpeepsofa

[bugman]

I dont have to invent a tickling machine,i AM a tickling machine.Sigh up at the door ladies. ;)

[TklDuo-Ann]

Ahh, but buggy, you forgot one part of the rules...

without you directly touching them.

Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!! Thank-you for playing. Try again. :jester:

[bugman]

Ahh, but buggy, you forgot one part of the rules...



Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!! Thank-you for playing. Try again. :jester:

I can do that also Ann,see me for a test drive.;)

[Maestro1874]

Assuming my application is accepted, I gladly volunteer as a test subject. We can't let the ladies have all the fun!

-Rob

P.S. This is the artist fomerly known as R J S C A N O N Who has been stalked online by an ex and is now in hiding somewhere in Argentina! ;-)

[Maestro1874]

The interesting thing will be to see if anyone shows up with anything!

[Avenger314]

Question... does it have to be an 'invention' as such? I discovered some ordinary, almost-everyday devices that, when applied properly, work extremely well. I tested them on myself and I almost screamed with laughter--despite not being deathly ticklish, AND despite what they say about tickling yourself usually not being effective.

so assuming I don't have to pull a Q or a MacGuyver, I'm hoping these can be used =)

[loves2laugh]

How about a bed made of rubber prongs (each the size of the average man's finger) sticking up at you. While you lay back on it, each prong vibrates and wiggles from head to toe. Prongs tickling your neck, back, sides, thighs, calves... with the foot of this rubber pronged bed curving up to tickle your soles. The very thought of this is giving me goosebumps, I think it would tickle so much.
Heck, if a regular massage chair tickles, imagine that.

[TklDuo-Ann]

Question... does it have to be an 'invention' as such? I discovered some ordinary, almost-everyday devices that, when applied properly, work extremely well. I tested them on myself and I almost screamed with laughter--despite not being deathly ticklish, AND despite what they say about tickling yourself usually not being effective.

so assuming I don't have to pull a Q or a MacGuyver, I'm hoping these can be used =)

This contest is intended for things you make. But, we will have a second category for everyday household items that can be used...most original, etc.

[TklDuo-Ann]

Is there any chance this will be an annual contest?

I have some ideas . . . but there is no way I would be able to do NEST this year, and a mail-in entry would be strange.

Still, the ideas and the challenge intrigue me. :triangle:

Mail-in entries wouldn't be permitted anyway. You have to be there to play. But, if there's enough interest, it is possible that it will be done again in the future. :manicd:

[Avenger314]

This contest is intended for things you make. But, we will have a second category for everyday household items that can be used...most original, etc.

Glad to hear it, Ann. I'd hate to find that I'd be banned from participating in a tickling session at NEST, lol. Every time someone is prohibited from tickling, an angel loses its wings.

And then implodes.

:D

[LeeAllure]

Question... does it have to be an 'invention' as such? I discovered some ordinary, almost-everyday devices that, when applied properly, work extremely well. I tested them on myself and I almost screamed with laughter--despite not being deathly ticklish, AND despite what they say about tickling yourself usually not being effective.

so assuming I don't have to pull a Q or a MacGuyver, I'm hoping these can be used =)


This has to be something which works without your direct motion.
So Bring on all the Qs and MacGuyvers! (and Rube Goldbergs) ;)

Max (Via Lee)

[Babbles]

Trying to catch up a little bit -- Unfortunately I won't be able to make NEST this year so I'll miss not only all the wonderful people I met last year :(

but will also not see whatever outrageous concoctions Capnmad & Alchemy & the other mildly mad inventive geniouses present here bring to the gathering :atom:

I know they've had stuff in the works for several months
----so I hope you guys all take good videos!!

(JUST of the inventions, of course!! --No faces w/o permission I'm sure!! :p )

[Stage Whisper]

Hmm. I have an idea or two, but 1) I don't have any idea how to build things, and 2) I'm not going to NEST. Oh well. :D

I hope someone will report back on the most interesting/ most effective tickle machines that everyone comes up with. I'm interested in hearing what works, what doesn't, and what would be easy for an inexperienced 'ler to attempt to build by herself.

[paracarl44]

I was watching CNN one night when they did a Story about Tickling. A College in California called for people to volunteer to be tickled for a research project. The volunteers were more ticklish being tickled with fingers than a Tickling Machine (rotating feathers on a wheel).

[paracarl44]

Also watched a German Tickling Video where a revolving feather machine had little effect on the soles of the feet.

[SpiffyTickler]

In a few years I'll have to send my robotic double down to NEST and have it enter the contest.

[TklDuo-Ann]

How are entries going to be judged? Does the inventor apply it to the tester, or are clear instructions going to be important? On how many people and areas will each device be tested? Are aesthetics going to be judged, or is a prototype in a rough shell going to do as well as something painted and polished? Do we need to worry about contact allergies, like latex?

I didn't want to leave this unanswered....or at least unresponded to. I'm not on the team who will be judging these things. Those who will be obviously haven't had a chance to hop online and see this yet. So, I can only say that safety, effectiveness and ease of use will likely be the most important factors.

Aside from that, I'm really not sure. I know there've been some volunteers to be test subjects. But, the judges will likely decide on a combination of things. So, I guess the best way to answer is to say to do your best on all levels and see what happens. This is simply a fun little side activity that was cooked up...emphasis on fun. Nobody is required to take part. But, any guest who'd like to is welcome to do so.

I hope this helps!